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General Discussion => Q & A => Topic started by: Mark Ascher on November 10, 2009, 09:53:27 PM

Title: License plate bracket finish
Post by: Mark Ascher on November 10, 2009, 09:53:27 PM

What is the correct finish for the rear license plate bracket? I bought a Fusick repro, which is black, but the original looks galvanized or maybe even gray phosphate? I tried to find NOS, but that proved hopeless. The Fusick version is nice, but I want to make it as close to original as possible. Any thoughts?

Mark

Title: Re: License plate bracket finish
Post by: WkillGS on November 12, 2009, 09:15:32 AM

Mark, your guess is as good as mine. My originals are grey. I think it's grey phosphate. Gold Cad degrades to a grey color too, but the finish looks grey under the rubber bumpers too.

Doug @ the Buick Farm did have some 66-67 NOS pieces a few years ago. He may know.

I did find a source for DIY phosphating! I want to give it a try:
http://www.palmettoenterprises.net/Palmetto_Enterprises/-Welcome-.html
I read about it on one of the Camaro forums.....I was just doing restoration research, honest!

Title: Re: License plate bracket finish
Post by: Brian on November 12, 2009, 09:47:22 AM

I am pretty certain it is galvanized--they hold up too well over the years to just be silver cad plating. 

Title: Re: License plate bracket finish
Post by: Mark Ascher on November 13, 2009, 09:37:00 AM

Walt & Brian,

Thanks for the info! I think I'm just going to have it phosphated, although it sure looks galvanized. I don't know where to get that done.

Walt, the Camaro Research Group online has tons of fascinating GM info. I admit, I've spent a lot of time there.

Mark